USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at a state-by-state case of recent topsoil very-short to short condition ratings in the Midwest for period ending May 28.
***Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture***
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at a state-by-state case of recent topsoil very-short to short condition ratings in the Midwest for period ending May 28.
***Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture***







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